Job Description

Performs Physical Therapy (PT) evaluation, reassessment and consultation; provides physical therapy plan of care, goals, discharge planning, patient and significant other (SO) education; renders physical therapy services, interventions, use of therapeutic modalities within the practice guidelines of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and other regulatory agencies; and participates in collaborative patient care services.

Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care on age-specific populations as demonstrated by competency
• Performs PT evaluation, reassessment and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist or podiatrist
• Provides plan of care, problem list, treatment goals, patient and family education and discharge planning
• Provides physical therapy intervention, procedures, services within the practice guidelines of the APTA and other medial regulatory agencies
• Participates in patient care plans and interdisciplinary discharge planning / continuum of care.
• Ensures patient safety, patient rights, confidentiality and compliance to the standards of patient care, JCAHO guidelines and other regulatory agencies
• Identifies areas and opportunities for performance improvement (PI) and demonstrates knowledge of the PI functions
• Functions as an advocate for the patient and demonstrates excellent customer relations.
• Ensures the provision of efficient effective and quality patient care services
• Attends mandated meetings and in-services
• Pursues continuing education and advancement in clinical knowledge and skills
• Communicates with physician regarding patient evaluation results, proposed treatment plans and goals, discharge plans, progress updates or changes in the patient’s condition
• Follows the hospital’s mission of “Patient First” and “Best Patient Experience”
• Follows the department specific policies and procedures, maintains an acceptable attendance record
• Maintains a current professional license, CPR certification and other required job competencies

Qualifications:

• Current Illinois Physical Therapy License
• Clinical experience is desirable
• Demonstrated competencies and clinical skills
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is highly desirable

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physical requirement of lifting, bending, patient transfers and all physical therapy related work maneuvers